ameliasark
Not so new Member
Hi everyone, I will be travelling to Peru for two months in 2023 to undertake a Herpetology internship in Puerto Maldonado - I want to get the most out of this course and in order to be as hands-on as possible during fieldwork I want to get some sort of certification in the handling of venomous reptiles.
Any recommendations you may have for people who offer training that includes some sort of certificate would be great. I am aware that internationally recognised certificates are complicated and rare; really any proof of course completion will do.
The two courses I have found are offered by John Mostyn (from 'venomous snake training') and Raymond Hoser (from 'snake busters'). Without offending anyone I want to make it clear I am not comfortable undertaking any training offered by Raymond Hoser, a few people have recommended his course to me and even though it is supposedly the only 'internationally recognised course in Australia' ... I'd prefer to steer clear of his company.
Any other recommendations for courses I may have missed that offer accreditation?
Any recommendations you may have for people who offer training that includes some sort of certificate would be great. I am aware that internationally recognised certificates are complicated and rare; really any proof of course completion will do.
The two courses I have found are offered by John Mostyn (from 'venomous snake training') and Raymond Hoser (from 'snake busters'). Without offending anyone I want to make it clear I am not comfortable undertaking any training offered by Raymond Hoser, a few people have recommended his course to me and even though it is supposedly the only 'internationally recognised course in Australia' ... I'd prefer to steer clear of his company.
Any other recommendations for courses I may have missed that offer accreditation?
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